Reasoning : Logical Reasoning & Analytical Ability

Q 29 / 325

UPSC CSE Prelims 2025

If FRANCE is coded as 654321 and GERMANY is coded as 9158437, then how is YEMEN coded?

EXPLANATION

Correct Option

The coding scheme involves a direct letter-to-digit substitution. By analyzing the given coded words, a consistent mapping for each letter can be established:

  • From FRANCE (654321): F=6, R=5, A=4, N=3, C=2, E=1.
  • From GERMANY (9158437): G=9, E=1, R=5, M=8, A=4, N=3, Y=7.

It is observed that the mappings for common letters (E, R, A, N) are consistent across both coded words. Applying these established mappings to the word YEMEN:

  • Y corresponds to 7.
  • E corresponds to 1.
  • M corresponds to 8.
  • E corresponds to 1.
  • N corresponds to 3.

Therefore, YEMEN is coded as 71813.

Incorrect Options

Options 1, 2, and 3 are incorrect as they do not follow the consistent letter-to-digit mapping derived from the provided examples. Any deviation in the assigned digits for Y, E, M, or N, or their sequence, would result in an incorrect code.